Unusual Gray
SW 7059 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Unusual Gray SW 7059 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#A3A7A0
LRV
38
Family
Gray
SW 7059
Color profile
Light value
38 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, green cast
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“For a medium gray with atypical depth, try this cool neutral and its blend of cyan and green undertones. Versatile enough to pair with a wide range of hues.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 38 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Unusual GrayThis colorUnusual GraySherwin-Williams · SW 7059
CoordinatingSilver StrandSherwin-Williams · SW 7057CoordinatingWaterlooSherwin-Williams · SW 9141CoordinatingReserved WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7056Similar colors
Tap any color to compareUnusual Gray vs Gray Matters
38LRV39
#A3A7A0Hex#A7A8A2
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Unusual Gray vs Rare Gray
38LRV38
#A3A7A0Hex#A6A69B
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green lean
Unusual Gray vs Breakwater
38LRV38
#A3A7A0Hex#A2A8A6
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, teal cast
Unusual Gray vs Stamped Concrete
38LRV35
#A3A7A0Hex#A0A09A
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Unusual Gray vs Mineral Deposit
38LRV43
#A3A7A0Hex#ABB0AC
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Unusual Gray vs Ellie Gray
38LRV40
#A3A7A0Hex#AAA9A4
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Unusual Gray vs Gris
38LRV39
#A3A7A0Hex#A5A9A8
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Unusual Gray vs Escape Gray
38LRV41
#A3A7A0Hex#ABAC9F
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green lean
Unusual Gray vs Oyster Bay
38LRV44
#A3A7A0Hex#AEB3A9
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Unusual Gray vs Castlegate
38LRV37
#A3A7A0Hex#A0A5A5
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonecool neutral
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareUnusual Gray vs Silver Clouds
38LRV39
#A3A7A0Hex#A6AAA2
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Silver Clouds is near-identical compared with Unusual Gray.
Unusual Gray vs Sabre Gray
38LRV38
#A3A7A0Hex#A4A79E
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Sabre Gray is near-identical compared with Unusual Gray.
Unusual Gray vs Flipper
38LRV40
#A3A7A0Hex#A7ABA4
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Flipper is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Unusual Gray.
Unusual Gray vs Hippopotamus
38LRV40
#A3A7A0Hex#A7AAA5
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Hippopotamus is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Unusual Gray.
Unusual Gray vs Platinum Gray
38LRV40
#A3A7A0Hex#A8A9A3
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Platinum Gray is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Unusual Gray.
Unusual Gray vs Gracious Gray
38LRV40
#A3A7A0Hex#A6ABA1
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Gracious Gray is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Unusual Gray.
Unusual Gray vs Coastal Jetty
38LRV40
#A3A7A0Hex#A9AAA0
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Coastal Jetty is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Unusual Gray.
Unusual Gray vs Stepping Stone
38LRV39
#A3A7A0Hex#A4A7A4
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Stepping Stone is very close match · cooler compared with Unusual Gray.
Unusual Gray vs Manor House Gray
38LRV35
#A3A7A0Hex#9EA09D
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Manor House Gray is close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Unusual Gray.
Unusual Gray vs Pigeon
38LRV34
#A3A7A0Hex#9A9F94
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green lean
Pigeon is close match · 4 points darker · warmer compared with Unusual Gray.
Unusual Gray, answered
What is the LRV of Unusual Gray?
Unusual Gray (SW 7059) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 38, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Unusual Gray a warm or cool color?
Unusual Gray has a warm undertone (warm, green cast).
Can Unusual Gray be used outside?
Yes, Unusual Gray is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Unusual Gray from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Unusual Gray is Silver Clouds (ECC-35-1) by Behr, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7059
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